Interviews

American freestyle skiing star Nick Page joins Off The Podium to talk about his rapid rise through moguls, from being inspired by Vancouver 2010 to becoming the youngest ever NorAm Cup winner and a two-time Olympian. Nick opens up about the idol who became his coach, his top ten Olympic finishes, what it was like beating the GOAT, his home Olympics ambitions and a memorable meeting with a former IOC President.

It’s time for our first taste of Artistic Gymnastics as Tokyo Olympian Emily Whitehead speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. Emily tells us how she got into the sport, what it’s like competing at a high level from such a young age and why that pesky beam can be so damn tricky. She also reflects on the injury that cost her a shot at Rio 2016, how it ultimately helped her improve and why COVID nearly made her walk away from gymnastics altogether.

Get pumped for another Aerial Skiing interview as two-time Olympian and reigning world champion Laura Peel speaks to Off The Podium about her career and hopes for Beijing 2022. Laura tells us how her skiing background helped her transition from gymnastics, what it was like bunking with Lydia Lassila and why her coach yelling during jumps can actually help. She also talks mental preparation and the challenge of getting one of skiing’s most impressive trophies safely home to Au

Get excited for another Figure Skating interview as two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medallist Eric Radford speaks to Off The Podium about his remarkable career. Eric tells us how watching the 1992 Olympics inspired his journey, how his partnership with Meagan Duhamel came together and what it felt like to finally become an Olympian. He also shares some great stories about his artistic talents and explains why he came out of retirement for one more shot at Beijing 202

It’s time to welcome royalty to Off The Podium as the one and only Queen Chloe Esposito talks about her incredible Modern Pentathlon career and Olympic journey. Chloe tells us how she discovered the sport, the challenge of training across five disciplines and how London 2012 helped drive her towards gold in Rio. She also reflects on a special tribute to her grandfather, the growth of Modern Pentathlon in Australia and why Chloe Esposito Stadium surely has to be ready for Bris

Get excited for another Track Cycling interview as Tokyo Olympian Maeve Plouffe speaks to Off The Podium about her career and Olympic journey. She tells us how she went from chasing a future in swimming to becoming a track cyclist, the breakthrough event that helped put her on the road to Tokyo and what it meant to make the Olympic team ahead of schedule. Maeve also reflects on her Games experience and why her all-round abilities could suit several other Olympic sports.

Get pumped for another Beach Volleyball interview as Australian Olympic silver medallist Mariafe Artacho del Solar speaks to Off The Podium about her career and success at Tokyo 2020. She reflects on playing at Copacabana Beach during Rio 2016, the mental side of the sport and how her partnership with Taliqua Clancy became so successful. Mariafe also explains why two Olympics won’t be enough and why she has her sights firmly set on Brisbane 2032.

Get pumped for a special Off The Podium interview with one of Australia’s most familiar Olympic faces, Johanna Griggs. In our longest chat yet, Joh opens up on her swimming career, the lessons sport taught her and how she made the transition into television. She also talks about her love of live broadcasting, ranks the seven Olympics she has covered and shares what might just be the greatest Bruce McAvaney story you’ll ever hear!

A very special interview today as GamesBids.com founder Robert Livingstone speaks to Off The Podium about his career covering Olympic bids and the ever-changing bid process. He tells us how his interest in Olympic hosting began, what it was like covering bids through the 1990s and how the system has evolved since. Livingstone also shares his thoughts on Brisbane 2032 and helps us try to make sense of what was happening with the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

It’s time for our first taste of Rhythmic Gymnastics as Tokyo Olympians Emily Abbot and Alannah Mathews speak to Off The Podium about making history with Australia’s group team. They tell us how they got into the sport, why it deserves more attention and just how demanding Olympic-level training can be. We also learn about concussions, the technical side of the sport, a mysterious koala connection and somehow find time for plenty of nicknames, ABBA and some surprisingly philo

Pumped to bring you another Athletics interview as Australian dual Olympian Matthew Denny speaks to Off The Podium about his career in the discus. He tells us how he got into the sport, why he could easily have ended up starring elsewhere and what it was like competing successfully in both discus and hammer throw. Denny also talks about the online love he received during the Olympics and why Chris Hemsworth might be asking for his autograph by Brisbane 2032.

Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley speaks to Off The Podium about his career, Olympic experiences and why Race Walking deserves more love. He explains how he got into the sport, why Australia produces so many talented walkers and how shows like Malcolm In The Middle and Kath & Kim can actually help its profile. Rhydian also talks about switching from the 20km in Rio to the 50km in Tokyo, the event being dropped for Paris and a memorable pre-Tokyo encounter with a cat.

It’s time for our first Golf interview as Australian Rio Olympian Marcus Fraser speaks to Off The Podium about his career and Olympic experience. He tells us what it’s like living the dream as a professional golfer, from growing up playing in rural Victoria to joining the European Tour in 2002. Fraser also reveals why he jumped at the chance to represent Australia at Rio, how he feels about being compared to Usain Bolt and why golf has turned him into a perfectionist gardener

It’s time for our first Gymnastics interview as Australian trampoline legend Ji Wallace speaks to Off The Podium about his incredible career. He tells us how jumping on a backyard trampoline helped start his journey, how the 1980 Moscow Olympics sparked an early Olympic dream and what it was like competing at Sydney 2000. Wallace also relives winning silver on home soil, explains why the moment still resonates so strongly and reveals how close he came to becoming an Olympian

It’s time for our first taste of Canoe/Kayak as recently returned Tokyo Olympians Alyce and Jordan Wood speak to Off The Podium about their careers and Olympic experiences. They tell us how surf lifesaving helped shape their journey, explain the differences between canoe, kayak, sprint and slalom, and compare the sport to rowing. We also hear some great stories from Rio and Tokyo, get a quarantine update and discover why superhero movies definitely aren’t for everyone.

It’s time for our first taste of beach volleyball as Australian Olympic legend Kerri Pottharst speaks to Off The Podium about her incredible career. She tells us how a random moment with her brother started it all, her switch from indoor to beach volleyball and the journey with Natalie Cook that led to Olympic glory. Pottharst also relives winning gold in front of 10,000 fans at Bondi Beach and looks at what Tokyo silver could mean for the sport ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Excited to bring you another Fencing interview as Canadian foil fencer Alanna Goldie speaks to Off The Podium fresh from Tokyo. Alanna tells us how growing up in a fencing family shaped her career, what she learnt from competing at the 2010 Youth Olympics and how missing Rio 2016 helped drive her towards Tokyo. We also hear about her special friend Albert, some epic ideas to improve team fencing and why she might just be a global trend setter.

It’s time for another biathlon interview as Canadian Olympian Scott Gow speaks to Off The Podium about his career and build-up to Beijing 2022. He tells us how he got into the sport, why summer played a surprising role and what it’s like competing on the biathlon circuit in Europe compared to Canada. Gow also reflects on winning a World Championship medal in 2016, his PyeongChang 2018 experience and how he’s feeling ahead of another Olympics.

It’s time to return to one of our favourite sports as Australian curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt speak to Off The Podium about their bid to make history at Beijing 2022. They tell us how they got into curling, what it was like growing up in the sport in Australia and why finishing fourth at the 2019 World Championships was such a huge moment. We also find out exactly what they need to do to become Australia’s first-ever Olympic curlers.

A special treat ahead of Beijing 2022 as we speak to our first ever biathlete and first New Zealand Olympian, Sarah Snowsell. Sarah tells Off The Podium how an injury in another sport led her into biathlon and eventually to the Winter Olympics, as well as the unique training the sport demands. We also get into rivalries with other skiing disciplines and find out why combining skiing and shooting basically makes her James Bond in real life.